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This is an exceptional and unusual, folky decorated seven drawer cupboard. Made primarily from crate wood and pine it has elaborate carved and applied decoration, with some tramp art and many interesting forms. These include spears, arrows, stars, circles, and several other shapes inspired by the maker's imagination. In addition to the carved wood pieces some of the decoration comes from old plastic or Bakelite knobs like those found on old radios. All of the individually made drawers work and have their original carved wooden pulls, some fashioned from old spools. On one of the drawers written on the side in pencil is "REMBer ME G. H. Pratt;" and under the small center drawer is a hidden storage area. There are inscriptions on some of the other drawers, but difficult to read. The photos show some of these. We will leave it to the next person to try to figure out the rest. This crudely, but wonderfully made piece is a great size and very striking, and will fit in many rooms, as it is 51" high, by 19 1/2" wide, by 15" deep. It is sturdy, funky, and wonderful, built with quirkiness, and even some things which are not square or level. It is in overall good condition, with some loss and wear to the wood and paint, also some loss to the silvering of the mirror. The previous owner added the clock, which does not work. This could be replaced or a mirror or picture put in instead, as the front trim acts as a frame. This cupboard is dated July 11, 1937, with an inscription that includes "George H. Pratt to G (or C) S Pratt Ceredo, W. VA.." The surface has taken on extremely nice qualities and tone. The price is $2900.00. Inventory Code: TKKP. 
See a slideshow of several views [1Mb] ... Folk art cupboard ... Another angle ... An even larger picture ... A third angle ... Closeup of top ... Upper middle ... Lower middle ... Closeup of lower section ... Side views ... Larger side views ... Closeup, side view ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup, lower side ... Lower other side ... Back view ... Larger back view ... Inscription on back ... Upper back ... Lower back/side ... Overall, with clock ... With some drawers open ... Closeup of drawer, surface ... An inscription on the drawer ... More inscriptions ... Crate stamp in one drawer ... Detail of 3rd drawer down ... One of the lower drawers ... Closeup from another angle, showing depth ... Extreme closeup, minor loss ... The secret compartment (bad flash lighting) ... With a soda can for scale ... Larger scale view.
Here is an extremely nice old birdhouse made in the form of a cabin. It has a tin roof, carved wood chimney and windows on three sides. The main part of the house is constructed of individually made interlocking logs. Thin wood pieces have been cut to make up the gable ends. The entire structure is mounted on two pieces of pine which make up the base. The windows are painted in and framed within strips of wood. There is a heavy clear plastic like covering over the painted window portion. This piece was probably made around the 1930s or 40s, and is in excellent used condition. Inside the opening there are still remnants of a birds nest. The house painted in several colors, and even now there is only some slight loss to the paint. The base is just under 8 1/4" square, and the house is about 8" high, including the base to the top of the chimney. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: TKCH. See a slideshow of several views [381k] ... Log cabin birdhouse ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup ... Another overall view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an odd, decorative and sculptural, mechanical contraption of some sort. Apparently it was used to turn something on belts or lines. The larger wheel was turned by a wide belt and in turn drove 3 smaller belts. Then the motion is converted and stepped down by the use of gears to another long shaft on which are several other wheels that drove smaller belts. They then also turn. What it was connected to is a mystery. Now it is an interesting workshop piece - hand made for some particular use - all mounted on a tongue and groove board. The dark green paint is strong with normal wear. It probably was made in the 1930's or 40's. This assemblage is about 43" long by 6" deep and 7" high to the top of the larger wheel. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TTPC. Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
This is a nice old rustic end table. It is very attractive as well as sturdy. This was probably made in the 1920's to '40's. It stands about 20" high to the top of the points decorating the perimeter of the table, which is about 25" long and 13 1/2" deep. The top is a single board, the base, legs, and decoration are branches with the bark left on. This entire piece is finished in a dark varnish which has taken on a very nice surface over the years. There are also accents of very deep red. The condition is very good. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: THPP. See a slideshow of several views. [535K] ... Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
This is an amazing assemblage of scraps of wood, sardine cans, roofing nails, and some fasteners. Put them all together with plenty of imagination, give it a couple coats of paint, and out comes a very folky and original "what-not" chest of drawers. This little hand-made apothecary (loosely termed) has a sardine can as the bottom of each drawer to hold items. Actually, the can fits so well into the lap jointed wood that the lip of the can supports it. This creative piece also has 3 small cubby holes for additional storage. It came from rural Iowa and was likely made around the 1940's. It is painted an old gray and white. The drawer pulls are old roofing nails. It is constructed from pine; is in very good usable condition and could easily be hung. This piece is 22 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high and 7" deep including the pulls. You can be sure it is truly one-of-a-kind. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: THAO. See a slideshow of several views. [489K] ... Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.
This is a bold, striking quilt of randomly pieced blocks, embellished with a little bit of embroidery. The fabrics are both cottons and wool, including corduroy, houndstooth, and plaid. It is mostly hand pieced with multicolored thread, with a machine pieced border, and hand quilted. The back is a brown cotton, folded over the edge for a binding. There is no batting, just another layer of fabric, so it is not a particularly heavy quilt, in spite of the thicker fabrics. The condition is fair. There is a tear in the border, another on the back, a few small moth holes, and some dark stains, but very little wear. We have tried to take good close-ups of these areas. Overall, though, it is strong and good looking, either for display or use. 79" by 82", early to mid 1900's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THAW. Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
This is a star-shaped tramp art box in mustard paint. It is made in two pieces that pivot through one point so that the box can swivel open to reveal a small compartment in the center. This box was found in Texas, and appears to be from the early to mid 20th century. However, we have learned that similar pieces were being made in New York more recently. It is in very good condition, with some paint wear, a good surface, and no visible breaks or missing pieces. It measures 4 1/2" across, (either from point to point or "standing up" as a star) by 1 1/4" high. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: TCKT. Star-shaped tramp art box ... Partially open ... Halfway open ... Completely open, with a nickel for scale ... From above ... From below ... Open, from below ... Open, from the side ... Back view ... A short video of the motion (1.5 Mb).
This is a very visual red, white, and blue strip quilt. It looks so much more striking in person than in the photos. This quilt was made in the 1940's or 50's from red, white, and blue nylon or polyester, with an unbleached cotton back and red cotton binding. It is hand pieced and hand quilted, in excellent, near mint condition: very clean and crisp. The binding is very slightly faded. One corner of the binding has faint remnants of what looks like a paper sticker that could probably be removed. It measures 72" by 83", and came from an estate in Geneseo, IL. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THPS. Red, white, and blue strip quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back.
This is a decorative pinball game with the name BAFFLE BALL. It was the home version of an early popular arcade game. This visual and colorful piece is about 23" long by 14" wide by 1 1/4" deep. It was made with a plywood back with applied printed graphics, aluminum frame and pockets for the balls, and cast metal for the rest of the mechanism. It has nails for the pins. It has the spinners and the spring shooter still works. C. 1930's, it is in fair to good condition with the loss of one of the pockets and surface wear to the paint. Here are some links that will open in new windows, including a Youtube video of the arcade version and explanation of the game. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: TOOP. See a slideshow of several views [581k] ... "Baffle Ball" game ... Side view ... The other side ... Another angle ... Closeup, upper half ... Lower half ... Extreme closeup, top ... Missing cup ... Lower metal scoring cup ... Right cup ... Dial, lower left ... Lower right ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a rustic, miniature twig double swing or glider. It has good form and surface, with bent twigs for the seats and arms, and the swing mechanism. It stands 12 1/4" high by 11 1/2" wide by 12" deep. It was probably made c. 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TPTT. Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
This is one of the nicest pieces of matchstick art we have seen. It is a three-dimensional heart and cross, standing on a pedestal base with four small feet. There is a zig-zag banner across the front of the heart. It has a clear varnish finish. It is dated 1941 on the bottom. The workmanship is very fine, with an elegant look that almost brings a double-take on realizing it is constructed entirely of match sticks. It measures 4 3/4" high by 2 1/2" wide by about 2 3/4" deep. It is in excellent, near-perfect condition, with only two faint blemishes in the varnish. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TOWT. Match stick heart and cross ... Front view ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a hand painted roller skate case, decorated with stickers from roller rinks across Michigan and Ohio. The front has a painted roller skate with wings, and the inscriptions "Eddie" and "Grand Rapids Michigan". The fabric-lined interior has a sticker from Skateland Cleveland Roller Club, with the owner's name and address penciled in. The case is 14" wide by 11 3/4" high by 4 3/4" deep. It is in fair condition, with minor wear to the case, some water staining inside, loss of fabric inside, and loss to many of the stickers. The paint is still strong, and the overall look is great fun. The case and decoration probably date from the 1940's, maybe 50's. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TRAA. See a slideshow of several views [592k] ... Decorated roller skate box ... The other side ... From above ... Another angle ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Closeup of side ... Inside the case ... Closeup inside ... The inside from above ... Overall, top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a wonderful shop sign, made from a metal clock face. The dial has stenciled numbers, with hand painted words "Will Be Back At" in black, and a dark green hand painted border. The paint has crazed nicely. The moveable hands are cut from metal strapping, and are also painted dark green. The sign is coated with varnish that has darkened with age. It measures 16" in diameter and is in very good condition, most likely from the 1940's. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TWKW. Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a large tourist ware pottery vase is in mostly darker tones of blue, green, and maroon. It is 9 1/2" high by 7 1/2" in diameter. The thick glaze puddled up around the base during firing and had to be broken free, leaving the bottom edge slightly rough. The condition is excellent. These pieces were primarily made in the 1940's and 50's in the South, Ozarks, and Appalachia. They are really very nice, functional and decorative objects. We have several more available on our pottery page. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: AHCS. Tourist ware pottery vase ... Two more views ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a large, powerful African-American carving of a man and lion. The mane of the lion makes up the man's hair. It stands almost 3 feet high - 33" by 13" by 22", and is hand carved from ancient swamp-submerged cypress with a varnish finish. This is one of three known carvings by the same anonymous artist found in Florida. We are told that one of them was found in a black neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. This one has been in a private collection for about the last 30 years, and was probably made around the 1940's. Overall the condition is very good, and it is very sturdy. There is an old crack on one of the lion's teeth, a very old drying crack around and underneath the lions' chin (which is still very strong), and a few scuffs in the finish. The price is $3400.00. Inventory Code: AAHW. Overall image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side view of man ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.
This is a beautiful and very functional desk organizer built from crate wood. It has lots of cubbyholes and two drawers with ceramic knobs. The front and the inner surfaces of all the cubbyholes are painted mustard; the other surfaces are unpainted, oxidized to a darker patina. The front of the letter slots on the right are scalloped. The size is convenient: 19 1/2" wide by 15" high by 5 1/2" deep; the two drawers are 9 1/4" wide. From the 1930's or 40's, it is in very good condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TKKT. See a slideshow of several views [649k] ... Folk art desk organizer from crate wood ... Another angle ... A third view ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup, upper right ... Lower right ... Upper left ... Lower left ... The drawers open ... The drawers removed ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are several wonderful original Art Deco wood engraving prints done in the 1920's and 30's by John Farleigh. Farleigh was a noted and influential English artist whose work is in several major museums. The pieces available include "View of N. Y. City", "Dynamos", "Steam", "Surfing", "Diamond Head", and the original for the cover of the catalogue to the Centenary Exhibition of the Royal Institute of British Architects, (London, 1934). All are framed and ready to hang. Individual details and photos of all are on our paintings page.
Here is a nice folky wall box made from scrap wood, decorated with large tacks that are painted green and cream with traces of red over them. The box itself may have been a cheese box or simply odds and ends of crate wood. It is simple yet elegant. This piece is painted in a red enamel. It is 7 1/2" high by 9 1/4" wide by 3 1/2" deep, was made about the 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: PROT. Painted wall box ... Another angle ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old brass plate, deeply embossed with several Masonic symbols. It was probably made around the 1930's or a bit earlier. This piece is in excellent condition with a good aged surface. It is 6 3/8" high, 4 7/8" wide, and 3/8" deep. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: ATOP. Overall view ... Back ... Large overall view.
This is a very primitive "make-do" bench or small table, painted grey and red. It was made from leftover scraps of wood - some with cracks, knots, or partial cuts, whatever was available. From these odds and ends, and lots of big nails, someone made up a sturdy and functional piece. This table dates from the 1940's or 50's; it is 34" wide by 11" deep by 16 1/2" high. Since the cracks are original, it is in very good condition with minor paint wear. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TAWW. Painted primitive bench ... Front view ... Back view ... Another angle from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a nice little handmade and colorfully painted stool. It has great color and design. The piece was made from crate wood with long spools for legs. The top and sides are decoratively painted with a bull's-eye in the center, portions of circles in the corners and several polka dots. Three of the four spool legs are painted, but they all seem to be original. The fourth has some pencil writing which includes part of the phrase "Thy will be" with some additional writing on either side, and also a heart and some words on the leg; so our guess is that it was deliberately left unpainted so as not to cover the writing. The stool is in very good, sturdy condition with some obvious wear from years of use, and what seems like a little bit of white paint on the top. It was probably made around the 1940's, and is about 12 1/4" wide by 10 1/2" deep by 7 1/2" high. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: CSPH. See a slideshow of several views [766k] ... Painted stool ... Another angle ... One side ... Top view ... One end ... The other end ... From below ... Closeup of the writing ... More writing ... Third view of writing ... Other side, with a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Painted stool ... Top view.
This is a large carved whimsy with a bold look. It has a two handled vase suspended by two links from a yoke. The yoke hangs from four more lengths of chain. The entire whimsy was carved from a single piece of wood with a smooth, medium natural surface. It measures 22" long by 4 3/4" wide by 2" deep and is in excellent condition. It was probably made in the 1930's or 40's. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TRPC. See a slideshow of several views [470k] ... Large hanging vase whimsy carving ... Front and back views ... Side views ... Closeups ... Two more closeups ... Closeup from above ... Another view from above ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Front and back views ... Closeup.
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